Emerson P/N 400361-00 Installing PowerTools Pro, How PowerTools Pro is Organized, From the Web

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Configuration

Software

3.1 Introduction

PowerTools Pro is the software used to configure hardware type, setup parameters, I/O functionality, motion profiles, user programs, and networks for the SM-EZMotion module. PowerTools Pro can also be used as a diagnostic tool and for troubleshooting assistance.

3.2 Installing PowerTools Pro

3.2.1 From the Power CD

PowerTools Pro can be installed directly from the PowerCD that ships with every Unidrive SP (in North America). To install PowerTools Pro, insert the Power CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The Power CD will auto-launch on your PC (if not, use Windows Explorer to find the Launch.exe file on the CD drive, double click). From the Power CD Main Menu, click on the Install Software control button. Figure 4 shows the software installation screen.

Figure 4: PowerCD Software Installation Screen

Select PowerTools Pro from the software list and the installation will begin. Follow the install shield instructions to complete the software installation.

3.2.2 From the Web

PowerTools Pro can be downloaded from the Control Techniques website at the following address:

Figure 5: Control Techniques’ North America Website

3.3How PowerTools Pro is Organized

The PowerTools Pro software is made up of six major components. These components are the Menu Bar, Tool Bar, Hierarchy, View, View Tab, and Status Bar. Note that some of these components and sub-components are only available under certain conditions (e.g., while online, while on a certain view, etc.).

Figure 6: PowerTools Pro Organization

3.3.1 Menu Bar

Figure 7 shows the Menu Bar as found in PowerTools Pro. The items available on the Menu Bar may change under certain conditions (e.g., online, configuration open, etc.).

Figure 7: Menu Bar

To use a menu choose one of the following methods:

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